Grilled Mexican Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon bottle minced garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Mexican Blend cheese (Cheddar, Monterey jack, Asadero, queso quesadilla) divided
• 1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 1/2 cup chunky salsa (optional)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, chili powder and pepper. Using a rubber spatula, spread mixture evenly over both sides of chicken.
2. Prepare medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill to medium-high.
3. Grill chicken on oiled rack 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Combine 1 cup of the cheese mixture and the mayonnaise; mix well. Toast bread on edge of grill, turn. Spread toasted side of bread evenly with cheese/mayonnaise mixture. Grill, cheese side up, 2 more minutes, or until cheese begins to melt.
5. To serve, place chicken on toasted bread, top with salsa. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Posted by Chyrel at Recipe Goldmine 10/8/2001 2:37 pm.